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Barry.Nilsson. appoints new CEO
As part of a broader restructure of its management team, Barry.Nilsson. has appointed a new chief executive, effective immediately.
Jerome Doraisamy
Barry.Nilsson. has named Graeme Walsh (pictured) as its new CEO, whose appointment coincides with a “broader restructure” of the national firm’s management team, including a newly constituted board of management to oversee strategic, financial and governance objectives.
His appointment is effective immediately.
Speaking about his appointment, Mr Walsh said he is a “strong communicator” and is passionate about building teams and empowering staff.
“I am tremendously honoured by the confidence Barry.Nilsson.’s board has placed in me and I look forward to bringing my own personal experience and perspective from numerous industries to take Barry.Nilsson. forward in these rapidly changing times,” he said.
Firm principal and chair Rhett Kennedy added that he is “delighted” to welcome Mr Walsh, following a lengthy selection process.
“Given the magnitude of this decision, we took our time with the recruitment process in order to secure the best person for the role. Graeme was a standout from the beginning and has a reputation for being a respected, highly-trusted practitioner and accomplished industry leader,” he said.
“Barry.Nilsson. has spent the last five years building its national footprint to enhance its ability to service clients across all states in insurance and health, and family law. With the appointment of Graeme and the introduction of our board of management, we now have a strong framework to support our national scale.”
The appointment of its new CEO follows Barry.Nilsson.’s promotion of five of its lawyers two weeks ago, including one associate, two senior associates, one special counsel as well as a new manager in their national shared services team.
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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